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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2023)

Bríd Smith: ..., he has any plans to seek to reduce the State’s methane emissions from dairy and beef herds or from the potential impact from the recently approved gas-fired emergency generators or any future LNG proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9968/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...other European Countries. The UK’s gas supply comes from indigenous supplies, via pipelines from Norway, interconnectors with Belgium and the Netherlands and through imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). As production from the Corrib gas field declines, our import dependence on natural gas from the UK will increase in the near term. It is essential that we cut our dependence...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (21 Feb 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Healy-Rae: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way he plans to collect the windfall tax from those supplying the gas by LNG importation into the EU; if his attention has been drawn to the impact such EU legislation is having on the supply of natural gas supply and thus to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8335/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...’s position that, pending the outcome of the review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems, it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted or proceeded with. My Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas...

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...a simple fact. Why are we paying 50% more for energy in Ireland? Why does it cost 50% more to produce energy here than anywhere else? Why in the name of God did the Government not go ahead with the Shannon LNG facility to give us surety of supply? It should give us a chance and for God's sake try to let us have a bit of independence. The message this Government is giving people is...

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Danny Healy-Rae: ...tax out of it. Yet, as we know today, the cost of making electricity has reduced considerably. We have oil off the Cork coast and gas off the Kerry coast and the Shannon liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal could import gas more cheaply from western sources. The Government does not want to entertain that because of its green policies. Sadly, there is the VAT on the hospitality sector....

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (9 Feb 2023)

Simon Coveney: ...thing on TBESS, concerning people outside Dublin, especially, there would have been a lot of feedback from hotels and restaurants relying on oil for heating systems or on liquefied natural gas, LNG, that is not on the grid. In other words, these premises do not receive a bill like they would from an electricity provider-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (31 Jan 2023)

...all consumer protection measures under constant review. Turning to security of supply, the EU measures to lower electricity and gas demand, fill gas storage and increase liquefied natural gas, LNG, imports have had a positive effect on the outlook for the remainder of this winter and next winter. The situation remains volatile and a prolonged period of adverse weather could reverse...

Seanad: Wind Energy: Statements (25 Jan 2023)

Lynn Boylan: ...significant potential to realise full energy independence. It is welcome that everybody who has contributed to the debate has not used it as an excuse, which we have seen in the past, to lobby for LNG terminals or other nonsensical arguments. We have the potential for 100% renewables in this country. To achieve that energy independence and energy security should be the focus of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: .... Following a surge in prices over the summer and early autumn, gas prices have moderated in recent months. This primarily reflects the milder winter, high European gas storage levels and sufficient LNG supplies with market prices now at around £1.70 per therm, compared with £4 per therm at Budget time. Oil prices have also declined due to the slowdown in global demand. This...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...prices. Following a surge in prices over the summer and early autumn, gas prices have moderated in recent months. This primarily reflects the milder winter, high European gas storage levels and sufficient LNG supplies with market prices now at around £1.70 per therm, compared with £4 per therm at Budget time. Oil prices have also declined due to the slowdown in global demand. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Inflation Rate (24 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: .... Following a surge in prices over the summer and early autumn, gas prices have moderated in recent months. This primarily reflects the milder winter, high European gas storage levels and sufficient LNG supplies with market prices now at around £1.70 per therm, compared with £4 per therm at Budget time. Oil prices have also declined due to the slowdown in global demand. This...

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Carol Nolan: ...and social gain. In this context, given the Irish energy supply and the electricity grid, there is an increasing risk of national blackouts and the most urgent imperative is the approval of the LNG import terminal.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Energy Policy (15 Dec 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...examples in the US where there can be significant onshore storage facilities that will provide some of the flexibility and backup we need. Others are arguing for commercial locations and various types of LNG facilities. We will need storage, and we need it for security reasons as well as flexibility reasons. Picking the right one for the State's interest is what will be key. I look...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (15 Dec 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Bríd Smith: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Government supports the siting and building of LNG facilities in this State, specifically in Shannon and Cork in cases in which such facilities specify they will not use fracked gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62709/22]

Nationalisation of Energy System: Motion [Private Members] (14 Dec 2022) See 2 other results from this debate

Bríd Smith: ...deliver and knowing all the time that the market is part of the problem. Some people, including in this House, may think that our energy crisis is due to lack of investment in liquid natural gas, LNG, or because we stopped drilling and exploring for oil and gas. Some people, like a junior Minister who has taken to social media and the airwaves to champion LNG as well as live cribs,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022) See 3 other results from this debate

Darren O'Rourke: ...at times. There is an emphasis put on the difference either between parties or within parties. It is almost like political tittle-tattle. For example, in the discussion on liquified natural gas, LNG, I can almost script the debate if I see which politicians are on the platform. The same applies to the sectoral emission ceilings debate which is entirely framed around picking an...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (7 Dec 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...a massive opportunity. I do not necessary blame all members of the Government for what has happened, but the Minister of State knows as well as I do that a major opportunity was lost with Shannon LNG. We had a great system in place. In 2016, the previous Government, in its programme for Government, supported a liquefied natural gas, LNG, facility in the Shannon region. However, due to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: ...energy independence and the over-reliance on the UK for our fuel. I spoke to the Taoiseach about the possibility of exploring for our own fuel off Barryroe and a floating liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal of Cork Harbour, only to be met with deaf ears. I also spoke to the Taoiseach about people who were waiting for five years in Cork for operations such as cataract operations. Two...